A systematic approach for achieving plant performance excellence

The combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant-Black Point Power Station has been in operation since 1996 and has achieved a world-class level of performance in terms of reliability, availability and efficiency. A systematic approach has been adopted to drive the plant performance towards excellence in four aspects, which are Generation Capacity, Thermal Efficiency, Reliability and Air Emissions. The approach comprises of four key elements, namely Awareness, Identification, Evaluation and Implementation, which allows different teams collaborating together and develop continuous improvement and proactive mindset in solving plant issues. This paper describes the strategic framework of the plant performance excellence and includes several case studies to illustrate how the systematic approach is implemented to drive the plant performance in Black Point Power Station towards excellence.